True Crime

Arkansas police pursuits that turn dangerous. These seventeen wild chases begin as routine attempts to stop suspects but quickly spiral into high-speed pursuits, reckless decisions, and intense moments caught on camera across Arkansas, showing just how fast control can be lost.

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Bodycam footage captures 5 teen encounters with police. Watch as the chaos from these events unfolds in this Bodycam Police Encounters Compilation.

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Everyday police calls can explode without warning. These clips capture wild pursuits, tense standoffs, and sudden arrests where chaos takes over in the blink of an eye. Watch the action unfold on On Patrol: Live with moments from Hazen, Richland County, Indian River County, Moore Oklahoma, and Knox County.

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David Allan Ohlson grew up in Pensacola, Florida, with a supportive family, strong friendships, and access to opportunities that gave him a promising start in life, including music, travel, and extracurricular activities. On April 8, 2022, after his parents had separated, his mother, Adrianna, called his father, Aaron, for help, saying David was armed with a shotgun. When Aaron arrived, a shot was fired that killed Adrianna, an incident he reported as accidental, leading to a police response captured on bodycam footage that would later raise serious questions about what really happened. Mr. Black breaks down the full story on this episode...

Julene Simko called 911 in the early morning of November 18, 2009, claiming her husband, Jeremy Simko, had been shot inside their Vermilion, Ohio home, and that an intruder may have been responsible. But as detectives dug deeper, the story started to unravel: no forced entry, missing/oddly “clean” evidence, and a trail of contradictions that only grew more suspicious as the years passed.

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Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, were shot dead in the early morning hours of December 30, 2025. Their young children, ages 4 and 1, were found unharmed in their home when first responders arrived on scene. Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, was arrested on January 10 for the murders after investigators claim he drove nearly 500 miles from Illinois to kill the couple. The entire case detailed by law enforcement has several twists and turns, making the double murder in Columbus one of the most talked about crimes in Ohio in recent years. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

the deeply unsettling police interrogation of Jessica Bradford, who is under investigation following the discovery of her newborn daughter's death. Throughout the interview, the investigator probes into the circumstances surrounding the birth, questioning why Bradford kept her pregnancy a secret from her partner and family, and why she failed to seek medical or emergency assistance when the infant was in distress.

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By December 1985, John Gotti had assumed his place as the new Don of the Gambino crime family in New York with the assassination of his boss, Paul Castellano. The “Teflon Don” felt secure in his position, always remaining one step ahead of the law. But he was also the ongoing obsession of Bruce Mouw, leader of an elite crew of FBI agents formed to bring down the Gambino family. With the help and genius of his Special Projects Squad, bugs were planted in Gotti’s most private meeting places. After years of setbacks, Mouw had enough evidence to arrest Gotti for mu...

Today's case brings us to Lubbock Texas. In July of 2012, Dr. Joseph Sonnier, was found shot AND stabbed to death in his home. After investigating further, detectives believed that ANOTHER doctor was behind it... Dr. Thomas Michael Dixon, a plastic surgeon from Amarillo Texas. But of course, the good doctor couldn't get his own hands dirty. His long time friend, David Shephard may have been the one to actually commit the crime.

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The quiet community of Traer, Iowa, was shaken when Ryan Cooper was discovered dead in his home, having suffered two gunshot wounds to the face while resting in his recliner. His wife, Karina Cooper, reported finding him in the early morning hours after being awakened by a loud noise, initially calling Ryan’s brother for help before contacting 911. The investigation by the Tama County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation spanned nearly three years, delving deep into various pieces of evidence until a suspect was revealed. Find out what happened to Ryan Cooper on this episode of "Pr...

A nurse practitioner made a frantic 911 call just hours after leaving a bar with a coworker. Police responded to an apartment complex where they found Minnesota nurse Alex Pennig suffering from a gunshot wound. As investigators pieced together the events of the night, they began to uncover troubling contradictions in the account provided by Pennig’s coworker, Matthew Ecker. Kristin Thorne takes an in-depth look at the case of Alex Pennig in this episode of Law&Crime Investigates.

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A Vermont substitute teacher was reportedly caught “tweaking” on cocaine inside her classroom after a student raised the alarm. Newly released police bodycam footage and arrest records reveal 42-year-old Melissa Martin struggling with officers as they secure her jacket and backpack, which allegedly contained cocaine, moments before students returned. Martin now faces charges of cocaine possession and reckless endangerment. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case.

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Leslie Wexner, the retail magnate behind Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, faced intense questioning from the US House Oversight Committee about his years-long relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Wexner insists he was "duped by a world-class con man" who stole millions, but a controversial 2008 note and accusations of being a "secondary co-conspirator" suggest a closer connection. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber has some of the biggest moments from Wexner's deposition.

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Twenty-seven-year-old Cristina Prodan seemingly vanished from her Arkansas home after having issues with her boyfriend. A few days later, New Orleans firefighters responded to a fire inside a shipping container in a local junk yard. Inside, they found Prodan's remains. Find out what happened to Cristina Prodan on this episode of Crimetastic.

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Timothy Dale “Tim” Pasa was 50 years old when firefighters responded to a morning house fire in Centerville, Iowa on May 5, 2018, and discovered his body on the bed in the master bedroom. But investigators quickly noticed red flags, including disabled smoke alarms and evidence suggesting the blaze was staged, and an autopsy later indicated Tim had no smoke inhalation, meaning he was already dead before the fire started.

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Fast cars. Faster egos. Zero patience for the speed limit. Join Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart as he breaks down bodycam where officers come face-to-face with reckless teens who treat public roads like a racetrack. From triple-digit speeds to panic-fueled decisions, these chases show what happens when confidence outruns common sense.Whether you’re here for the adrenaline, the commentary, or the cautionary tale—this compilation proves one thing: Need for Speed belongs on a console, not the highway.

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A 12-year-old Florida boy, Cristian Fernandez, stands accused of murdering his 2-year-old half-brother and sexually abusing another sibling. Raised in a life marked by neglect, abuse, and early trauma, including being found naked and wandering as a toddler, Fernandez’s early years were anything but stable. During questioning, he denied intent to kill, citing “flashbacks” of past abuse by his stepfather as a trigger for his violent behavior. His defense argues his youth prevented him from fully understanding his legal rights; a judge later ruled his interrogation statements inadmissible on those grounds. Couch Detectives dives into every piece of the interr...

details the criminal case of Robert Connor, a 56-year-old ex-convict who targeted an elderly couple in their 90s for a home invasion in Ocala, Florida.

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Today's case brings us to Strafford Missouri where we have a truly shocking interrogation video for you. Three people dead, all shot in the head... TWICE, as they sat around the kitchen table. 48-year-old Tonya Huy, 71-year-old Ronald Koehler and 78-year-old Linda Koehler.

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compelling and harrowing exploration of true crime cases centered on broken trust, intense obsession, and domestic tragedy. The program investigates several high-profile criminal cases—including the stories of Virginia Vertitis, Donna Horwit, and the murder of Ryan Poston—to examine the complex dynamics that can drive partners and family members to commit acts of violence.

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An investigation into the death of the patriarch of the Farris family, whose remains were discovered on their property. The case exposes deep-seated familial drama, disputes over money, and an extramarital affair that ultimately became the central focus of a murder trial.

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Florida Man lives up to the legend once again. In this ultimate compilation, nineteen arrests across Florida spiral into chaos as suspects assault officers, flee on foot and in vehicles, and turn routine encounters into wild, unpredictable moments caught on camera.

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Some people do get away with murder, at least for a while. Flush with their success, serial killers murder again and again. But each time they kill, they leave behind a few more clues, which ultimately lead to their undoing.

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Mengqi Ji was 28 years old, a talented engineer and new mother living in Columbia, Missouri. In October 2019, she suddenly vanished, and her husband, Joseph Elledge, went on local TV pleading for help as investigators raced to figure out what happened. But as police dug deeper, they uncovered secret recordings, signs of escalating control and conflict, and a carefully crafted narrative that didn’t match the evidence. Months later, Mengqi’s remains were discovered in Rock Bridge Memorial State Park near the Devil’s Icebox trail system, and forensic links helped tie the case together. The Decoder breaks down the haunting timeli...

From rat infestations, to dead animals in the freezer, Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber is taking us through five “House of Horrors” cases caught on police bodycam that will leave your stomach turning – with dramatic rescues and arrests made just in time before potentially fatal consequences.

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An examination of the bizarre and tragic 1990 assassination of Marlene Warren, who was fatally shot at her home by an assailant disguised in a full clown costume.

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Buckle up—because Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is diving into 8 of the wildest, most unbelievable Florida Man arrests ever caught on camera. From dramatic foot chases to ridiculous excuses, these clips show exactly what happens when a Florida Man decides resisting arrest is the move… and spoiler alert: it never ends well. Whether you love crazy police encounters, shocking bodycam videos, or just the legendary chaos of Florida Man stories, this episode delivers nonstop entertainment.

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An examination into the suspicious death of Amanda Perolt, where the conflicting narrative of a police officer husband clashes with forensic evidence and the eventual pursuit of justice by the victim's family.


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the 1994 cold case murder of Robin Lawrence, a gifted artist and mother who was brutally killed in her home in Fairfax County, Virginia. For nearly three decades, the case remained unsolved, leaving her family, including her husband Olly and daughter Nicole, without answers.

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An investigative look into the pursuit of an elusive dark web operator accused of facilitating murder-for-hire schemes, exposing the dangerous intersection of technology and criminal enterprise.

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Drug trafficking has spawned a violent and deadly criminal underground. It’s providing a challenge to forensic investigators devoted to cracking drug rings.

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An investigative look at the series of unsolved disappearances and murders of women along Highway 16 in British Columbia, Canada, highlighting the long-standing efforts to find justice for the victims.

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Wisconsin cops don't mess around when suspects slam the gas and take off instead of pulling over. Officers aim to shut down fleeing drivers, especially when the stakes become even more dangerous. Watch 13 of the wildest high-speed pursuits with Wisconsin police previously featured on On Patrol: Live.

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Investigators rely on ballistics analysis—specifically the discovery of unusual "gas check" metal discs found at crime scenes—to link a series of execution-style killings to the Allen brothers. The case emphasizes the crucial role of firearms identification in placing specific weapons into the hands of suspects.

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From high-speed chases to a dramatic homicide suspect capture, these clips show how fast control can vanish. Watch the action unfold on On Patrol: Live with moments from Toledo, Everett, Richland County, and Berkeley County.

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Investigates the controversial shooting of Will Carter Jr. by his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Victoria Rickman. The case gained national attention due to the unexpected involvement of a reality television crew that was filming the police investigation at the scene.

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compilation explores three intense criminal investigations focused on notorious killing sprees and multiple murders that shook the nation.

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When police in a small Washington State community began looking into the disappearance of a 22-year-old woman, they had no way of knowing it would evolve into a nationwide hunt for a sexual sadist. Police knew the killer’s identity, but he was a master of disguise. The FBI was called on to help. Agents discovered that several unsuspecting women across the northwest had fallen prey to his charms. As the number of abductions escalated, a massive media campaign became the FBI’s best chance of flushing out the serial killer, and putting an end to his violent rampage.

In the early 1980s, the decapitation of a young African-American male led the Miami-Dade police department and the FBI along a trail of murder. Investigators quickly discovered that the victim was a dissident member of a religious sect headed by a man calling himself Yahweh ben Yahweh, or God, Son of God. Although the FBI believed Yahweh ben Yahweh and his followers were responsible for many murders, they could find no direct evidence linking them to the crimes. Agents knew they had but one recourse: to convince one of the cult leader’s fanatical followers to betray a man he co...

In February of 1996, New Jersey millionaire Frank Black flew to Florida to close a major business deal before retiring. He never came home. Authorities in New Jersey sensed foul play and brought in the FBI. Agents learned of a mystery woman in Florida who was to meet Black. Phone records showed a flood of calls to Black from his business rival just before the disappearance. The FBI would have to piece together a puzzle of scant physical evidence, wiretaps and innuendo to untangle a web of deceit that led to a vengeance killing.

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